The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos 00:00 Indoor training with Tacx + Ride Out is back, baby! 01:21 X-Labs gravel bike + new GRX 10:24 pwning the n00bs 12:18 What happened at Flanders 16:04 New off-road Everesting world record20:15 The bikes we’d buy with £1k, £3k and £5k budget22:01 sub £1000: Van Rysel AFs23:07 sub £1000: Canyon24:10 sub £1000: Primos30:38 sub £3000: Battaglin31:16 sub £3000: Trek33:11 sub £3000: Cube35:25 sub £3000: Pinarello (kinda)36:52 sub £5000: custom carbon Massacan44:08 sub £5000: custom steel Howler44:57 sub £5000: Canyon45:59 sub £5000: Cube46:53 What would Benny do?56:42 The female cyclist phenomenon… New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde 18:40 Jimmi & Emily’s road rage incident 22:18 people are angry at Rohan Dennis 25:31 Milan San Remo chaos 31:57 streaming via VPN 32:49 Emily’s dad got scammed 34:02 NordVPN discount 34:23 tech malfunctions (FUOTW) 36:36 Unpopular Opinion: high-spec bikes don’t always make you happy 41:47 Unpopular Opinion: age grouping races is wrong 44:11 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions! 44:33 Francis v musicians - round 3 final boss battle 51:27 more lovely postcards 52:01 cafe orders New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde 18:40 Jimmi & Emily’s road rage incident 22:18 people are angry at Rohan Dennis 25:31 Milan San Remo chaos 31:57 streaming via VPN 32:49 Emily’s dad got scammed 34:02 NordVPN discount 34:23 tech malfunctions (FUOTW) 36:36 Unpopular Opinion: high-spec bikes don’t always make you happy 41:47 Unpopular Opinion: age grouping races is wrong 44:11 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions! 44:33 Francis v musicians - round 3 final boss battle 51:27 more lovely postcards 52:01 cafe orders New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Training effectively + Garmin RideOut is back 01:10 Jimmi made a jingle 02:55 Francis was framed! 05:46 the future of bike design? 12:17 Matteo Jorgenson race argy bargy 14:43 Entire team banned for doping 17:10 Shimano’s $11.5million fine over faulty cranks 19:33 Emily’s dad got scammed + NordVPN discount 22:01 $23,000 Bugatti Factor One 25:23 E.T. bike! 29:52 Unpopular Opinion: bikes should be more expensive 39:25 txt us pls. 39:44 bassoon 45:39 New bike fluff up (FUOTW) 50:13 noooo Frog bikes New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ads 00:54 The CAAD14 is here 07:55 FFS Giant! (FUOTW) 11:33 Crash solutions + Garmin Ride Out is coming! 13:29 Our most badass guest yet: meet Dr Sarah Ruggins 17:11 ‘I entered Transcontinental & didn’t even own a bike’ 22:26 Smashing the LEJOGLE World Record 28:16 ‘The rules are made up, do what you want’ 31:44 Why hinging your identity on achievements doesn’t work 37:01 Once you’ve felt pain, you’re no longer afraid of it 38:33 ‘Your goals should scare you a bit’ 40:53 The next goal: Fastest south to North Europe Outright World Record 45:22 Beating men’s records and being a role model 51:55 ‘I’ve never had screens in my house’ 54:44 How not to give up 57:31 Dealing with chafing on long distance rides 58:25 Success and self image New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data wins 00:47 moon landing 03:30 Send us your questions for Sarah Ruggins! 05:33 3D printed Hezo shoes update 06:43 New Tiagra 13:04 Specialized, Trek and Shimano are suing the US government 15:52 Giant sales tank 17:07 Ed Sheeran’s Giant Propel 18:00 Crash concerns 23:44 Best bikepacking hack we’ve seen in ages 28:32 Refreshing advice on overtaking cyclists 33:15 Jimmi broke the podcast (FUOTW) 37:27 Unpopular Opinion: All cyclists should do this 43:52 Unpopular Opinion: Shove your winter miles where the sun don’t shine 47:42 Winning, goal setting and letting go after retirement Great bikepacking hack! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUDxEUHjH6U/ Driving Instructor UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nUKQ80t2QU You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! CADE merch: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 ads 00:52 Emily’s on 1-by + secret new bikes 06:01 Self-tightening cycling shoes 09:42 3D printed cycling shoes 15:09 Bike fitting learnings 19:51 Jimmi met the UCI’s tech rules boss 31:40 UAE’s Marc Soler questioned over links to banned doping coach 34:06 Tragedy at Tour of Rwanda 34:34 Underrated bike stuff… You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data FTW 00:50 postcard 09:34 Pog’s pissed off 15:13 Pog’s power numbers are insane 18:10 SRAM backs down 21:42 32-inch wheels 32:19 New ‘affordable’ handmade-in-italy steel bike 37:06 Dream cycle lanes 42:00 some very sad news 43:01 chalk paint fluff up 44:53 Most likely to… overpack on bikepacking trip 47:05 Most likely to… show up late for group ride 48:07 Most likely to… not finish an event 49:44 Most likely to… eat something questionable mid-ride 50:35 Most likely to… say ‘this is why I ride gravel’ 50:53 Most likely to… say it’s fine when it’s not fine 51:02 Most likely to… start the Whatsapp group 51:41 Most likely to… forget to load the route 53:46 Unpopular Opinion: everything’s been done 57:15 ‘the guy bros had it right the whole time’ You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Garmin ad: indoor training with Taxc 00:52 Jimmi has an issue 05:04 a Shimano conspiracy theory 09:58 Is this device the future of group riding? 14:00 Finally, the bike we’ve been asking for! 18:47 Ex-pro attempted robbery 23:27 New Lance Armstrong biopic 27:05 I tried Brad Wiggins’ ai ‘coaching’ so you don’t have to 40:51 Vingegaard is NOT in a coma 44:02 Le Col sold and good news at Campag! 44:26 Benny’s first fluff up + new merch 45:53 Unpopular music opinions 51:38 Is 1-by an upgrade on a gravel bike? 55:03 Is road cycling the worst kind of cycling? You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 01:00 hello etc 03:01 Cheapest bike we’ve ever reviewed 07:59 Weirdest bike we’ve ever reviewed 11:14 Francis’ big news 15:16 World Champs meth scandal 26:13 A new way to catch dopers? 29:13 Really, Pogacar? 33:29 ‘Dire’ situation at Trek 41:10 Unpopular Opinion: Get disc brakes OFF lower tier bikes! 44:33 Unpopular Opinion: bike mechanics need to stop whining 49:18 To Giro, or not to Giro? 57:13 winter layering solutions 59:42 don’t be shy, we wanna hear from you! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ad: Garmin 00:58 Ad: MedExpress + Code below 02:09 All killer, no filler? 06:30 Addressing a conspiracy 08:52 More industry closures 15:03 Cinelli aero claims debunked 22:25 Vinegaard fan crash drama 33:10 A new untitled quiz game 45:21 New bike fluff ups (FUOTW) 46:36 cameras for bike packing 52:15 Dumb phone updates 56:36 New bike revelations Visit MedExpress.co.uk to check your eligibility and get 30% off with code WILDONES (FYI it’s not an affiliate code, we don’t get paid because you’ve used it, but fill ya boots) Cycling News’ article: https://www.cyclingnews.com/bikes/cinelli-claims-its-new-aeroscoop-is-faster-than-a-tarmac-sl8-but-weve-checked-and-it-isnt-even-close/ You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 A man set his dog on us 06:43 Francis got scammed on AliExpress? 11:50 150 and 155mm SRAM cranks 23:37 Pinarello’s new gravel bike is sus 29:01 Canyon cuts 320 jobs 32:06 Five Finger Death Punch + airbag bib shorts 34:26 FUOTW 35:40 Unpopular Opinion: indoor > outdoor riding 39:16 Unpopular Opinion: is carbon fibre really eco-unfriendly? 40:49 Unpopular Opinion: small brands are the best 45:52 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 46:20 Other obsessive hobbies… 48:40 Bald Guy Chat: God Tier SPF and Caps You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Backwards caps 05:15 Why did Simon Yates really retire? 14:33 Bad news for Rapha and Le Col fans 30:14 Strava and socials used to plan £30k bike burglary? 36:26 The barge still hasn’t turned (FUOTW) 38:00 Unpopular Opinion: Shimano wireless frustration 43:21 Unpopular Opinion: Ban WorldTour bikes from sale? 53:47 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 54:10 Cycling cap dilemma ‘Hey old guy, you bought the wrong bike’: https://youtu.be/3SHKXaq67pI?si=0fTs2Byx5UXUUHlZ You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Hello! 04:30 The Cycling YouTuber Bike Scam continues… 07:13 He rode 500km around McDonald’s drive-thru 12:00 Banned Pro cyclist becomes… a butcher 14:18 Astana just dropped a rap track 16:47 CAAD14 leak? 21:52 man arrested after cyclists shot at on ride 24:01 A $4000 race bike fit for Pogacar? 31:28 doping grey areas 42:16 Trek spellcheck (FUOTW) 43:24 Unpopular Opinion: festive 500K + kids doesn’t work 45:42 Unpopular Opinion: gravel bikes need MORE 48:27 Got an Unpopular Opinion or Question? Send us it! 49:13 Do I need a new bike? Berm Peak’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asq0ubkgjHc You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the-shelf sus gravel bikes 33:39 nose strips 35:31 3d printed everything 36:26 steep seat tube angles 38:19 rise of the Chinese bike brands 39:51 ‘all road’ 42:54 fastest bike claims 43:56 road tyre clearance increases 44:46 CADE secret santa + surprise guest 57:20 Emily gets uncharitable (FUOTW) 01:02:28 Zone 2 struggles! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Bianchi recall notice: https://www.bianchi.com/products-recall/impulso-rc-and-impulso-rc-handlebar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new bike is getting meme’d hard 40:26 the bikes we regret selling… 45:11 Unpopular Opinion: Bike shows are a waste of time 49:46 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions! 50:24 The Scorchers 52:45 ‘Why did I get kicked out of the club?’ 58:55 The Outtakes (FUOTW) What the RedBull video:https://youtu.be/lD_LvvByOeM?si=_LhIT8U8kMQciO1X Watch Movistar’s music man: https://www.youtube.com/live/P_4HEzH2KT4?si=mlTfEdh3fI-U_55F You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices